The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) of Namibia has been accredited as a National Implementing Entity (NIE) of the Adaptation Fund. According to the statement issued by CEO Benedict Libanda, the accreditation, confirmed during the intersessional period between the Adaptation Fund Board’s forty-fourth and forty-fifth meetings through Decision B.44-45/10, positions the EIF to access and manage...
A game-changing initiative in African trade was officially unveiled at the inaugural Global SME Ministerial Meeting held in Johannesburg last week. The Continental Network for Women’s Business Associations in Africa, (CONWOBAA) aimed at promoting intra-African trade, brought together over 100 women’s business associations from West Africa, North Africa, Indian Ocean, Central Africa, East Africa, and...
The Bank of Namibia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa), recently launched the Namibia Financial Sector Transformation Strategy (NFSTS) 2025–2035. The national strategy sets the course for a modern, inclusive, and future-ready financial system that serves the development needs of all Namibians. The strategy represents a...
The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) announced that preparations for the inaugural CIF Golf Classic 2025 are set to take place at the Windhoek Golf Club today. With 44 sponsors already on board and 18 teams of four players confirmed, the tournament is attracting broad support from across Namibia’s business community. Hosted by the...
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) this week launched a national promotional campaign aimed at enhancing the level of public understanding on financial solutions tailor-made for young entrepreneurs and small business owners in the country. This initiative is part of the bank’s broader mandate to develop the national economy by financing sustainable enterprises, particularly in...
Namibia’s largest privately held company, the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, celebrated a remarkable milestone last week, namely the 100th edition of O&L World at Midgard Otjihavera Windhoek, O&L Leisure’s boutique farm lodge. Every transformative onboarding and cultural immersion experience delivers four days of intensive leadership development and empowerment activities, uniting O&L as ONE through...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has, on the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission, appointed three acting judges to the High Court. Judge Lotta Ambunda has been appointed for a second tenure from 1 August to 31 October 2025. Her last tenure will end on 31 July. She is a member of the Society of Advocates and...
The Old Mutual Foundation has announced the top 40 finalists for the fourth edition of the Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) under the theme ‘Rooted in Growth for Sustainability’. This year marks the final chapter of the OM SEED journey, which continues to make a tangible impact on grassroots entrepreneurship in...
Telecom Namibia and the Usakos Town Council yesterday announced a ground-breaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at advancing Usakos towards becoming a smart city. This partnership marks a significant step in the town’s digital transformation, promising enhanced connectivity, economic growth and an improved quality of life for its residents. The MOU outlines a shared commitment...
OMUTHIYA – The populace of Omuthiya and nearby villages will no longer have to travel long distances to access MTC services. This comes after MTC on Friday opened its first mobile home in the northern town, bringing the company’s country-wide footprint of mobile shops to a total of 38. Welcoming the new shop in the...